Complete Book of the Microscope-- Fantastic photographs, a thousand or even a million times larger than life, reveal the secrets of the micro world, from alge to atoms, dust to DNA and flies'eyes to flu viruses. This information-packed book includes: -- Descriptions of Web sites where you can explore the micro world in more depth-- Step-by-step project ideas to help you get the most from your microscope-- Practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes |
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